Post-doctoral Fellow in Biostatistics

Work type: Full-time
Department: Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (25900)
Categories: Academic-related Staff

Applications are invited for appointment as Post-doctoral Fellow in Biostatistics in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science (Ref.: 504704), to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field including, but not limited to, statistics, biostatistics, computer science, bioinformatics, public health, epidemiology, and computational biology.  The appointee will conduct research in Dr. Yan (Dora) Zhang’s group.  Current topics of the group include biostatistics, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, and large-scale public health and biomedical data analysis.  Information about Dr. Zhang and her Department can be obtained at http://web.hku.hk/~doraz/ and https://saasweb.hku.hk/ respectively. 

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income.

The University only accepts online application for the above post.  Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V., a one-page research statement, and contact information of two referees.  They should also arrange two reference letters to be sent to Dr. Zhang (e-mail: doraz@hku.hk) directly by the referees.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until December 31, 2021, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.